Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
chapter
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Revisions to Align 8VAC20-23 with Chapter 845 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Action 6555
 
General Information
Action Summary Chapter 845 (SB 142) amends ยง 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia. The chapter allows the Board to authorize each school board, upon recommendation of the division superintendent or the school board and in accordance with the criteria set forth in the bill, to issue a one-year, nonrenewable local eligibility license that is only valid within the issuing school division to any individual who (i) received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, (ii) has experience or training in a subject or content area as the school board and division superintendent may deem appropriate for the applicable teaching position or endorsement area, and (iii) is not seeking to provide instruction in special education or eligible for collegiate professional or postgraduate professional licensure. The bill establishes several requirements, criteria, and conditions relating to a local eligibility license. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [7987]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10448 Final Governor's office review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Director of Board Relations
Address: 101 N. 14th St, 25th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Jim.Chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)225-2540    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-